Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'cue

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.75 in modern English

Syllables: 'cue
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Clipping of barbecue.

American usage; Countable; Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Some are homes that are converted into barbecue joints and, yes, some are even part of a church. [It ...] will inspire you to do your best in whatever you do, no matter how humble, or at least inspire you to go out and get some 'cue."
"One of the premier events on the BBQ cooking contest circuit. […] To actually feast on some 'cue, head to one of Memphis's many great barbecue restaurants."
"“'Cue's up!” “Ugh, none for me. I lost my appetite due to your ass-smelling yard.” “Oh, yeah. The skunk population is exploding this year.”"

Etymology

Apheretic form of barbecue.

Usage

Inflected Forms

'cues (plural)

Phrases

banana cue camote cue

Questions

What does 'cue mean?: Clipping of barbecue.
Where does 'cue come from?: Apheretic form of barbecue.

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